TABLE OF CONTENTS:
MAY 2008
COVER STORY
Inside the May Issue
The Stagflation Menace
The threat of a stagnant economy teamed with inflation can torment your investments. Here's how to protect your money.
The threat of a stagnant economy teamed with inflation can torment your investments. Here's how to protect your money.
The Downside of Genetic Testing
Results may not be reliable. And it's not always clear how useful they are.
Results may not be reliable. And it's not always clear how useful they are.
Supreme Court: You Can Sue Your Boss
A lawyer says companies will pass along the cost of defending lawsuits to 401(k) participants.
A lawyer says companies will pass along the cost of defending lawsuits to 401(k) participants.
Investors Revolt Online
Shareholders flex their muscles on a variety of subjects, and the Internet is often their forum.
Shareholders flex their muscles on a variety of subjects, and the Internet is often their forum.
His Risky Picks are Doing Just Fine
Surprise! A package of aggressive funds could hold up in a recession.
Surprise! A package of aggressive funds could hold up in a recession.
The 25 Best Funds
Where to turn for guidance in today's unpredictible markets? Start with the Kiplinger 25, our list of the best stock and bond funds. This year, we've added seven new funds -- among them one that invests in commodities.
Where to turn for guidance in today's unpredictible markets? Start with the Kiplinger 25, our list of the best stock and bond funds. This year, we've added seven new funds -- among them one that invests in commodities.
Bear Market Insurance
With markets in turmoil, a prophet of doom has reason to feel vindicated. But is his fund a prudent investment?
With markets in turmoil, a prophet of doom has reason to feel vindicated. But is his fund a prudent investment?
Five Stocks Insiders Love
If corporate managers and directors are buying their company's stock, maybe you should, too.
If corporate managers and directors are buying their company's stock, maybe you should, too.
Buy Munis at a Discount
Get even higher yields with closed-end funds. But make sure you understand the risks.
Get even higher yields with closed-end funds. But make sure you understand the risks.
Great Income, With a Catch
It's been a rocky year for bank-loan funds. But if you're willing to take some risk, you may be well rewarded.
It's been a rocky year for bank-loan funds. But if you're willing to take some risk, you may be well rewarded.
A Stunning Opportunity
Taser International is no stranger to controversy. That may be why its shares are down, despite forecasts of strong growth.
Taser International is no stranger to controversy. That may be why its shares are down, despite forecasts of strong growth.
A Financial Fund Beats the Odds
Kinetics Market Opportunities has made money by focusing on exchange stocks.
Kinetics Market Opportunities has made money by focusing on exchange stocks.
Your Essential Financial Toolkit
Pressed for time? We show you how to make short work of dozens of money tasks.
Pressed for time? We show you how to make short work of dozens of money tasks.
The High Cost of 401(k) Fees
Hidden charges can rob you of a comfortable retirement. Learn how much you're paying.
Hidden charges can rob you of a comfortable retirement. Learn how much you're paying.
Make the Most of Your Tax Rebate
Millions of Americans can still fatten their checks from Uncle Sam.
Millions of Americans can still fatten their checks from Uncle Sam.
Get Cash Without Paying an ATM Fee
Use a machine that's in the network, or sign up with a bank that doesn't levy a surcharge or will reimburse you.
Use a machine that's in the network, or sign up with a bank that doesn't levy a surcharge or will reimburse you.
Where to Find the Cheapest Airfare
Click here first to bag the lowest airfares and plan the smoothest trips. ONLINE EXTRA: The 30 Best Travel Web Sites
Click here first to bag the lowest airfares and plan the smoothest trips. ONLINE EXTRA: The 30 Best Travel Web Sites
Great Used Cars on Sale
In this soft economy, you can strike a bargain on everything from a Ford to a Lexus.
In this soft economy, you can strike a bargain on everything from a Ford to a Lexus.
Home Security Goes Wireless
Use your laptop or cell phone to monitor what's happening when you're not there.
Use your laptop or cell phone to monitor what's happening when you're not there.
A Young Warren Wannabe
A twenty-four-year-old money manager bought his first Berkshire Hathaway share ten years ago. He emulates Warren Buffett's approach to investing -- and to life.
A twenty-four-year-old money manager bought his first Berkshire Hathaway share ten years ago. He emulates Warren Buffett's approach to investing -- and to life.
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